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B935 OLX

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,730 mi
Last recorded6,730 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB935 OLX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 6,730 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

advance corrosion by off side rear suframe mounting.

front shocker and tie bar bushes starting to perish.

headlamp aims only just within hight.

steering wheel very small.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 99,769 miles

Drivers seatbelt worn

Movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Movement in offside front lower ball joint

Offside front inner wheel rim damaged

Offside front suspension bump stop split

Offside rear floor corroded

Slight exhaust blow from rear clamp

Slight harshness from both front wheel bearings

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 99,769 miles

Drivers seatbelt worn

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Movement in offside front lower ball joint

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front inner wheel rim damaged

Offside front suspension bump stop split

Offside rear floor corroded

Slight exhaust blow from rear clamp

Slight harshness from both front wheel bearings

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 86,172 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

offside washer jet requires attention

slight harshness from both rear wheelbearings

welding repairs to centre exhaust

Pass 6 Sep 2011 76,090 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

different tyre sizes fitted front to rear

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 5 Sep 2011 76,074 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

different tyre sizes fitted front to rear

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 23 Oct 2009 73,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 73,756 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 73,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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B935 OLX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 53,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B935 OLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B935 OLX is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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